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New to Orthodoxy?
Here is Some Recommended Reading
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The Orthodox Church
by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia A clear, detailed introduction to the Orthodox Church, written for the non-Orthodox as well as for Orthodox Christians who wish to know more about their tradition. |
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The Orthodox Way
by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia A classic account of the belief, worship, and life of the Orthodox Church. This is a book which reveals the meaning of life for all Christians. |
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For the Life of the World
by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann Beloved author Fr. Alexander Schmemann explains in this classic how the Orthodox approach to the world stems from the liturgical life of the Church. |
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The Faith We Hold
by Archbishop Paul of Finland Describes the basic elements of the Orthodox Faith in three sections: doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual. |
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The Orthodox Faith
by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko Comprehensive information on Orthodox Doctrine, Worship, Bible and Church History, and Spirituality| |
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Orthodox Christians in North America: 1794-1994
by Mark Stokoe and the Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky A historical look at the establishment of Orthodoxy on the North American Continent, celebrating the 200th Anniversary. |
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Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy
by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann A stimulating survey and interpretation of the history of the Orthodox Church. |
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The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers
by Fr. Stanley Harakas Questions by real people sent in to the Hellenic Chronicle newspaper and answered by Fr Stanley Harakas, a well-known Orthodox ethicist and teacher. Questions range from the spiritual to the mundane. |
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The Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith
translated by Olga Dunlop For parents, teachers, pastors, and all who wish to understand the sources of the Church's revelation. A "seeker" poses questions and a "sage" answers them, representing the Church's explanation of those questions. |
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Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction
by Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos) Metropolitan Heirotheos contends that Orthodox spirituality differs markedly from the "spiritualities" of the East and the West. The difference in the dogma generates the difference in ethos as well. |
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The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary
Ed. by Catherine Aslanoff This book draws on the rich resources of the Orthodox tradition to present a holistic vision of the faith derived from the Church's liturgical year. |
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The Year of Grace of the Lord
by A Monk of the Eastern Church A scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar of the Orthodox Church, and a guide to the scriptural readings and prayers. |
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These titles and other books can be purchased through the following retailers.
St. Tikhon's Seminary Bookstore |
Ancient Faith Store |
St. Vladimir's Seminary Bookstore |
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